Sushi hama

Sean Park

5/5! Located in the heart of downtown Seal Beach, Sushi Hama is hands down the best sushi spot in the area. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place takes pride in every aspect of the experience. From the food, to the atmosphere, to the service, everything was truly spectacular. The fish was exceptionally fresh and clearly top-tier in quality, with each piece prepared with care and attention to detail. Every bite was flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, making it a great spot whether you’re stopping in for a casual meal or a special night out. Parking is plentiful, which is a huge plus for a downtown location, and there is plenty of comfortable seating inside. The food came out quickly without feeling rushed, and the staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The owner is a true class act and goes out of his way to make sure every guest feels genuinely welcomed and appreciated. If you are ever in the Seal Beach or Long Beach area, this is an absolute must-stop. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike who are looking for a go-to sushi spot with outstanding quality, service, and atmosphere. 🍣

James Korin

What is Sushi hama based upon a recommendation from a friend. I ordered the omakase dish and it had a selection of sushi which we're all fresh and delicious. My combination also came with some fried tempera, and that was delicious as well. Overall, very pleasant dining experience.And I would highly recommend it.

Randy Jackson

Food and service is always great, the owners always make me feel warm and welcomed. The owner which is the chef is very talented , fish is always fresh. By far I am glad I found this gem. See you tomorrow 😀

Mila Nilova

The best avocado sushi I’ve ever had — and my absolute favorite noodle soup!💫🤍 Sadly, we moved away not long after this café opened, but we managed to visit a few times, and each time the food was incredibly delicious. I look back on this place with so much warmth. It’s my favorite spot in Seal Beach, hands down.😍

Matthew Nguyen

This place is 5/5! Some of the best sushi I have ever had. Their service is top tier. They gave us extra pieces of sashimi and special dishes from the chef. I wish I didn’t live so far away. Presentation and quality of fish was superb. If you are a sushi lover and in the area, this is hands down the best sushi! Recommend the butter salmon, it is not what it sounds like. It’s still raw and chilled.

Woo-Young Choi

Here is my favorite sushi restaurant. First, the chef is friendly, and most importantly, the reasonably priced rolls and sushi are very satisfying. I ordered based on the server's recommendations, and overall, I was pleased with the dishes. Although I couldn't take a picture, you must try the langostino baked roll!!!

David Rovics

Wonderful place. The sushi looks wonderful, but I highly recommend the chicken kariage and the salmon and avocado salad, that's what I got.

Mhar A

Loved everything we ate. Can tell they’re fresh ingredients. Clean and friendly staff. Stone throw away from the pier.

Byron Martin

The chef here makes some of the finest sushi I've had inside or out of Japan.

I’ve had a lot of sushi over the years, but Sushi Hama truly stands out. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the care they put into everything — the space is warm and inviting, with a calm, relaxed vibe that immediately sets the tone for a great dining experience. The sushi itself is outstanding. Every piece I tried was incredibly fresh — from the buttery salmon to the rich toro and delicately sweet scallop, each bite just melted in my mouth. You can tell they source their fish with intention and pride. What really impressed me was the sushi rice. It was seasoned perfectly — just the right balance of vinegar, slightly warm, and with that ideal texture that holds together without ever feeling dense or sticky. It’s something that often gets overlooked, but here, it shows how much the chef respects the craft. The rolls were creative but never overdone — beautifully presented and balanced in flavor. I highly recommend the albacore special and the crispy rice with spicy tuna. Even the appetizers, like the miso cod and garlic edamame, were memorable. What tied everything together was the service. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. Our server was knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, and you could feel that genuine hospitality that’s so rare these days. The chef even surprised us with a complimentary piece of sashimi that was probably one of the best bites of the night. Sushi Hama isn’t trying to be flashy — it’s just quietly excellent in every way that matters. Great food, great people, and a place you’ll want to return to again and again. This is the kind of spot you tell your friends about — after you’ve made your next reservation. (Food was so good that I forgot to take pictures… 🙄 oops)

Best sushi in OC hands down. Japanese owners and quality and special dishes are amazing

Came here with my family and it beats even some of the best sushi I have had in Seattle, WA. Some of the best quality of Tuna and Fatty tuna I have ever had! I highly recommend eating here! Amazing quality for the price!

WOW~ This is the most delicious and beautiful sushi place I’ve ever been to. The sushi itself felt like ART. The staff were friendly, the interior was clean and quiet, and the prices were great. Thanks to this restaurant, I made wonderful memories at the beach. 👍 👍

Best sushi ever! Went for my birthday and they were so kind and welcoming. The sushi is such amazing quality for a good price! Will be back soon!

Highly recommend!!! Especially bluefin tuna otoro, chutoro. They melted in my mouth. Edamame, Baked mussels, crispy rice sushi bites were sooooo good, too. Overall everything was super fresh and delicious. The staff was really friendly.

Vivienne Votel

Best sushi ever! Went for my birthday and they were so kind and welcoming. The sushi is such amazing quality for a good price! Will be back soon!

Yeonkyung Eo

Highly recommend!!! Especially bluefin tuna otoro, chutoro. They melted in my mouth. Edamame, Baked mussels, crispy rice sushi bites were sooooo good, too. Overall everything was super fresh and delicious. The staff was really friendly.

Anna Kim

WOW~ This is the most delicious and beautiful sushi place I’ve ever been to. The sushi itself felt like ART. The staff were friendly, the interior was clean and quiet, and the prices were great. Thanks to this restaurant, I made wonderful memories at the beach. 👍 👍

R Mil

Best sushi in OC hands down. Japanese owners and quality and special dishes are amazing

Shawn Jeong

I’ve had a lot of sushi over the years, but Sushi Hama truly stands out. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the care they put into everything — the space is warm and inviting, with a calm, relaxed vibe that immediately sets the tone for a great dining experience. The sushi itself is outstanding. Every piece I tried was incredibly fresh — from the buttery salmon to the rich toro and delicately sweet scallop, each bite just melted in my mouth. You can tell they source their fish with intention and pride. What really impressed me was the sushi rice. It was seasoned perfectly — just the right balance of vinegar, slightly warm, and with that ideal texture that holds together without ever feeling dense or sticky. It’s something that often gets overlooked, but here, it shows how much the chef respects the craft. The rolls were creative but never overdone — beautifully presented and balanced in flavor. I highly recommend the albacore special and the crispy rice with spicy tuna. Even the appetizers, like the miso cod and garlic edamame, were memorable. What tied everything together was the service. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. Our server was knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, and you could feel that genuine hospitality that’s so rare these days. The chef even surprised us with a complimentary piece of sashimi that was probably one of the best bites of the night. Sushi Hama isn’t trying to be flashy — it’s just quietly excellent in every way that matters. Great food, great people, and a place you’ll want to return to again and again. This is the kind of spot you tell your friends about — after you’ve made your next reservation. (Food was so good that I forgot to take pictures… 🙄 oops)

Anna Romeo

Came here with my family and it beats even some of the best sushi I have had in Seattle, WA. Some of the best quality of Tuna and Fatty tuna I have ever had! I highly recommend eating here! Amazing quality for the price!

Ciella Konen

Sushi Hama is a wonderful addition to our Main Street. The food was phenomenal - definitely recommend the Butter Salmon appetizer. Every plate came out beautifully and with care by the staff. Level of service deserves five stars on its own. We’ll definitely be back!

Decent little Japanese restaurant in the seal beach area. The highlight was a salmon skin salad that was bigger than expected with a delicious dressing. I had ordered Yakisoba but was informed 20 minutes later it was unavailable sadly. I tried the spicy miso ramen instead. It was super spicy. I love a good spicy dish but couldnt finish this because the heat. The noodles were very tasty in this dish . Husband had some hand rolls which he enjoyed. We also tried a squid geso which was alright . Would have been better with the traditional spice on it not the mayo they served it with. I would go back for the Salmon skin salad here .

Georgia

Decent little Japanese restaurant in the seal beach area. The highlight was a salmon skin salad that was bigger than expected with a delicious dressing. I had ordered Yakisoba but was informed 20 minutes later it was unavailable sadly. I tried the spicy miso ramen instead. It was super spicy. I love a good spicy dish but couldnt finish this because the heat. The noodles were very tasty in this dish . Husband had some hand rolls which he enjoyed. We also tried a squid geso which was alright . Would have been better with the traditional spice on it not the mayo they served it with. I would go back for the Salmon skin salad here .

Ingredients of the sushi did not look fresh. The tamago was clearly not home made. The rolls were ok but not amazing. Even the ginger had a slightly bizarre taste. The place was also very loud. The service was kind but somewhat on the slow side.

Gary O’Connor

Ingredients of the sushi did not look fresh. The tamago was clearly not home made. The rolls were ok but not amazing. Even the ginger had a slightly bizarre taste. The place was also very loud. The service was kind but somewhat on the slow side.

This place was just ok in terms of food quality. Our service was a bit rushed since we arrived about an hour before closing time, so nothing great to note there. The location seemed nice but the bathroom was both filthy and not in a good state of repair. I would be unlikely to return or recommend.

Lenrock

This place was just ok in terms of food quality. Our service was a bit rushed since we arrived about an hour before closing time, so nothing great to note there. The location seemed nice but the bathroom was both filthy and not in a good state of repair. I would be unlikely to return or recommend.

13 bucks for this little pile of room temperature crap. Entire building is run down and ratty looking inside and out. Never again.

Memmen Trucking

13 bucks for this little pile of room temperature crap. Entire building is run down and ratty looking inside and out. Never again.